What a better way to start the this 2014 than to have your own arm candy to accentuate your outfit. If one of your New Year’s resolution is to save more money but you don’t want to compromise your jewelry collection, then this is for you. Unleash that crafty side of you (if you haven’t yet) by making your own bangles that would definitely have your personal touch. If you are a beginner in crafting, don’t fret, because the designs featured in this post are very much beginner friendly. I am sure you would get great ideas in making your own handmade bangles.
Let start this up with a cardboard can bangle tutorial featured in the Hazel and Company blog by author Hazel. You would never guess that these handmade bangles are made up of empty Pringle cans hardened with some newspapers and designed with very dainty fabric and lace. Aside from fabrics, you can add beads to this design whether it be wooden beads, clay beads, glass beads, or acrylic.
On the other hand, if you love to crochet, then this beyond easy crocheted bangles would be a piece of cake for you. Such a project is featured in the Little Treasures blog site. The crochet pattern for this handmade bangle is so simple that even if you are new to the crochet craft, you would surely be able to follow the how to’s. You can even add new patterns or combine colors if you want to.
There is another handmade bangle design for you to try. This design is made of embroidery floss and the tutorial is available on the What I Wore blog site. Just the same as the crocheted bangle, you can play around with the colors and patterns for this embroidery floss bangle. You can even choose a bold base color to use. You can choose a variety of threads and cords here.
How about an insanely beautiful painted handmade bangle? If a paint and a brush is one of your closest friends, then this is a must try for you. The tutorial is available in the Violet Elephant blog site. You have the option to use a monochrome theme for your hand painted bracelet or use your favorite color combination. You can also play around with different patterns. Definitely, sky is the limit in making your designs work for you.
Let us also try a revamped fabric handmade bangle as featured in The Sisters Four blog site. The tutorial would require you to make use of a fabric that you definitely love. However, I suggest to let your imagination fly and go one step further by adding in some details to this arm candy like using some glass beads in pink and silver if your fabric is plain and not printed.
Another option in making your handmade bangles work is to use some scrap fabrics. This idea is actually featured in the We Can Re-Do It blog site. The tutorial would teach you how to relive your old bangles into trendy new ones whether what you own are big ones or small ones. It is your option to add some fabulous gold plated brass beads for accent.
With all these fabulous ideas, I am sure you would be able to greet the New Year with a bang
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How To Wear It: Little Black Dress
Sleeveless Peplum Dress is considered as one of the best pick of Yes Style Z for 2014. This mini-peplum dress is a timeless piece that will never cease to amaze you! This Crochet Panel dress is designed above the knee and features a crochet lace design with a sweet appeal and charm on the bust and sexy open back with a fitted peplum skirt! It is made from high-quality clothing material that keeps you fresh and comfortable day or night! This peplum dress is a complete expression of sophistication that you can wear on any special event, cocktail parties, weddings, and more! Save your money and find a good price as, well.
Victorian Rose Earrings is set of earrings made from early Victorian age and it is well-customized significantly in handmade gold settings. Bead or cabochon was embellished in order to offset the elegance of the earrings. From this tutorial, you’ll learn that the rose setting presented in high-gold and mounted circularly, make these earrings have a more magnificent Victorian look. The teardrop, shape-bead that approximately measures 13mm x 17mm adds some astonishing spark that makes these earrings exceptionally appealing.
Little Black Dress by diyjewelryclub featuring a crochet dress
YesStyle Z little black dress
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Learning how to craft a Secret Garden T134 Pattern would be a great experience. This tutorial presents an elegant and stunning bangle for your wrist, as well. You’ll learn a simple wire-work technique and help you to explore your creativeness and skill. You can make each flower and round beads in a more unusual look and make several variations for the design of the bangle. The tutorial caters to both beginner or anybody who adores learning these techniques. By means of this tutorial, you don’t need to get stuck and be upset only from a simple, wrong pattern.
Yes Style’s platform sandals are known as the most appealing sandals nowadays. From a refined black skin to a gold-skin wedge, the glance of this high heeled sandals shows no bounds. This is the pair of footwear that can be in line with some of the famous labels and most dynamic designs available. Not only that, these pair of platform sandals always present sophistication which is ideal to accent any smart outfit, whether it is for casual attire or for your evening gown. You don’t need to pay the high retail price just to buy high-heeled sandals of your expectation. With thinking practically, you can have exactly the sandals you like at the most affordable price. Grab it now!
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